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Commuting Resurgence in the Region: Increased Demand for Ridesharing Services

By Uriah Kiser
Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]

As more federal employees return to in-person work, commuting interest in the Fredericksburg region is surging. GWRideConnect, the commuter assistance program of the George Washington Regional Commission, reports a sharp increase in inquiries about ridesharing options. “We’ve been steadily seeing an increase of people going back to the office, and then it just jumped,” said Kerry McKenney of GWRC. Expanded transit options, including new vanpools and OmniRide services, are helping meet demand.

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Virginia Department of Transportation Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Rosa Rivera
[Photo: VDOT]

Lane and bridge closures are scheduled across various locations in the Fredericksburg district from November 17–23, 2024, for maintenance, inspections, and construction projects, with details available on 511Virginia.

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New Commuter Assistance Plan Aims to Ease I-95 Gridlock for Fredericksburg Commuters

By Mike Salmon
[Photo: VDOT]

Northbound Interstate 95 commuters have another commuting tool: the updated Commuter Assistance Program Strategic Plan, which will be released soon as part of the FY25 – FY29 GWRideConnect Strategic Plan.

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